Alcohol restricted in lead up to Alice AFL clash

The sale of alcohol will be restricted in Alice Springs in the lead up to Friday's AFL clash.

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The sale of alcohol will be restricted in Alice Springs in the lead up to Friday's AFL match between the Indigenous All Stars and Richmond.

Police and licensees have agreed to halt the sale of fortified or cask wine, and will limit the amount of other alcohol people can buy.

Heavy beer and ready-to-drink products will still be available.

Michael Brodie from Territory Licensing says the restrictions are an attempt to prevent violence over the weekend.

"Police were concerned that additional number of people would stretch even the increased resources they have in town," he said.

"They hope with a slightly controlled supply of liquor in town people would have a much more enjoyable event and it would make it possible for police to control the public order questions that might arise."